Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist

Arlington High School; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington High School seeks a Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist to provide inclusive education and develop individualized education plans for students with special needs. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team dedicated to fostering a safe and diverse learning environment. Full-time position for the upcoming school year, starting with orientation in August 2025.

Qualifications

• Two or more years successful teaching experience in Special Education.
• Master's degree preferred and valid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to students and plan adaptations for special needs.
• Develop IEPs and monitor student progress in the regular program.
• Consult with regular education staff and maintain contact with parents.

Skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Reflective Practice

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Special Education

Massachusetts Certification in Special Education

Job description

The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.

Special Education Learning Specialist

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington, Ma 02476

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER/LEARNING SPECIALIST

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Special Education Preferred

Two or more years successful teaching experience in Special Education

Massachusetts Certification in Special Education (Moderate/Severe)

REPORTS TO: Special Education Coordinator & Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

Responsible for planning instruction and/or curricula adaptations for included special needs students which allow students to meet high standards and success in typical settings.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct instruction to students, both within the regular education classroom and outside the regular education classroom. This includes planning and teaching along with the regular classroom teacher in an inclusive regular education setting.
• Plan and modify regular curriculum.
• Consult with regular education staff.
• Monitor student progress in regular education program.
• Develop IEP, determine goals and objectives.
• Prepare progress reports.
• Organize and chair team meetings and other meetings.
• Administer testing for evaluations and end of term/end of year reporting.
• Maintain contact with parents.
• Attend building learning team meetings.
• Direct the work of teaching assistants.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Building Principal and/or Special Education Administrator.

Full time, 183-day, School Year Position

Salary and Benefits are consistent with theCollective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association.

TheSalary Scheduleis on our website. Salary placement is based on Education and Experience.

Arlington has a well-established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year. The first official work day in the 2025-2026 school year will be August 27, 2025. However, new staff are required to attend several days of orientation and training during the last two weeks of August.

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.